Saints rule out LB Kaden Elliss, pass rusher Carl Granderson

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints could be down both of their starting linebackers against the Atlanta Falcons and running back Bijan Robinson on Monday night.

Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss has been declared out with a calf injury and will not play against his former team. Elliss, who was drafted by the Saints, played three seasons in Atlanta before re-signing with New Orleans this season. Linebacker Pete Werner is questionable with a shoulder injury.

Edge rushers Carl Granderson (ankle) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) are also out. Tight end Noah Fant, who scored two touchdowns last week, is questionable with an abdomen injury.